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Inquiry Agent Qualifications

CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services

To obtain an Inquiry Agent licence, you must complete:

  • all five core units; and
  • eleven elective units.

The five core units you must complete are:

Core units Module code

Work effectively in investigative services

CPPINV3026

Develop investigation plans

CPPINV3027

Investigate and locate subjects

CPPINV3028

Provide quality investigative services to clients

CPPINV3029

Prepare and present evidence in court

CPPSEC3124

The eleven elective units must be:

  • all eight units in group A and three other units (from group B or the general elective group); or
  • all seven units in Group B and four other units (from group A or the general elective group).

One unit may be selected from any training package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.

Group A units

Module code

Conduct factual investigations

CPPINV3030

Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations

CPPINV3031

Develop factual investigation reports

CPPINV3032

Produce formal record of interview

PSPREG006

Address compliance requirements for new business ventures (group A and B)

BSBESB305

Maintain work health and safety (group A and B)

HLTWHS003

Compile and use official notes (group A and B)

PSPCRT007

Handle sensitive information (group A and B)

PSPSEC009

Group B units

Module code

Conduct covert surveillance operations

CPPINV3033

Organise and operate surveillance vehicles

CPPINV3034

Develop surveillance investigation reports

CPPINV3035

Address compliance requirements for new business ventures (group A and B)

BSBESB305

Maintain work health and safety (group A and B)

HLTWHS003

Compile and use official notes (group A and B)

PSPCRT007

Handle sensitive information (group A and B)

PSPSEC009

General elective units

Module code

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB301

Research and develop business plans

BSBESB401

Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

BSBESB402

Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation

CPPSEC3101

Serve legal process

FNSMCA303


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Last updated: 10 Oct 2023

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